Co-directed by composer David Garner and soprano Nanette McGuinness, the new music group Ensemble for These Times celebrates the works of living composers. This week, they’re presenting a concert that’s all about the cello. With scores drawn from entries to their fifth “Call for Scores” program, “56 X 54: Focus on the Cello” features McGuinness, joined by Anne Lerner-Wright and pianist Dale Tsang, in performances of 21st-century chamber works by 10 composers.

David Garner is one of 10 composers whose works will be highlighted on an upcoming Ensemble for These Times concert. E4TT/PHOTO

Included are the world premieres of “Ricercar” for cello by 2017 Virgil Thomson Award winner Lawrence Kramer, “From Lamentations” by Texas composer David Luna, “The Sandpiper” by R. Michael Daughterty and “Manic Screaming” by Gladys Smuckler Moskowitz. Additional works by Vancouver Symphony bassist Frederick Schipizky, George Hatzimichelakis, Gene Pritsker, Tom Flaherty, J.J. Hollingsworth and David Garner complete the program, which includes a talk by Kramer, Hollingsworth and Schipizky.

Details: 8 p.m. June 29, Old First Church, San Francisco; $5-$23; 415-474-1608; www.E4TT.org.